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The Salvation Army is calling on the Jackson County community to help children start the school year with confidence by participating in a Backpack Supply Drive on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its Thrift Store on North Central Avenue in Medford.

Community members are invited to drop off new backpacks and school supplies or sign up their kids to receive a backpack before the new school year begins. The event will feature prizes, popcorn and family-friendly fun -- all to support local kids who need a fresh start.

Most needed items include new backpacks of all sizes; notebooks and binders; pencils, pens and markers; crayons and colored pencils; gluesticks and scissors.

Donations can also be dropped off at any Salvation Army office in Jackson County during regular business hours.

For more information or to make an online donation, call (541)-773-6965.